Margaret of Bourbon, Queen of Navarre 1211 – 1258

Biography

Margaret of Bourbon, Queen of Navarre, was born on January 1, 1211, and devoted her life to her role as queen consort. Through her marriage, she became an important figure in the Kingdom of Navarre during the thirteenth century, a period of significant change and development in medieval Europe. Her position as queen consort placed her among the nobility of her time, where she would have been involved in matters of court life and royal duties.

Margaret’s life came to an end on April 19, 1258, in Provins, when she succumbed to dysentery—an illness that claimed many lives in the medieval period, regardless of station or wealth. Her passing marked the close of a life spent in service to her realm and family. Reflecting the respect and significance of her position, she was laid to rest at Clairvaux Abbey in Ville-sous-la-Ferté, France, a place of spiritual importance and dignity befitting her royal status. Her burial there stands as an enduring testament to her memory and the esteem in which she was held.